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Colonoscopy as a Prevention Method for Colon Cancer
45:20 - 53:16 (07:56)
Colonoscopy every one to two years can effectively prevent colon cancer, as the progression from non-malignant to malignant polyp is visible to the naked eye. It is recommended for individuals to have their first colonoscopy at the age of 40 if there is no history of colon cancer.
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With regular colonoscopies, the likelihood of an individual developing colon cancer is drastically reduced; however, colon cancer still remains one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths.
45:20 - 49:37 (04:17)
Summary
With regular colonoscopies, the likelihood of an individual developing colon cancer is drastically reduced; however, colon cancer still remains one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths.
ChapterColonoscopy as a Prevention Method for Colon Cancer
Episode#599: New Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Peter Attia talks about why measuring APOB is more beneficial in capturing the total concentration of APOB compared to measuring LP, LDL, particle number, or LDL cholesterol number.
49:37 - 53:16 (03:38)
Summary
Dr. Peter Attia talks about why measuring APOB is more beneficial in capturing the total concentration of APOB compared to measuring LP, LDL, particle number, or LDL cholesterol number. He further discusses the importance of colonoscopies in preventing colon cancer in people above 40 years old.